OBITUARIES
Diana Harris
May 25, 2022
SHELBY-Diana Harris, 36, died Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at her home. Arrangements are pending at this time.
Thomas Tanguay
May 22, 2022
MOORESBORO: “If it’s free and made of paper, take two”. Some families have their mottos. That was ours. My father, Thomas H Tanguay, who passed on May 22, 2022, sold paper for a living after a stint of film direction and serving in the US Army. It seems rather fitting that he was more at home behind the scenes that...
Buddy Johnson
May 21, 2022
SHELBY: Randy “Buddy” Johnson II, died Saturday, May 21, 2022 at home. Born in W. Va., he is the son of Randy Scott and Meredith Smith Johnson of Shelby. He worked on diesel trucks and loved to laugh and enjoy life. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Brandon Johnson and wife Elise of Grover, David...
Iris Francis
May 19, 2022
SHELBY: Iris Falls Francis, 90, died Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Mildred Falls. She worked for Grover Medical Clinic for many years. She was a devoted wife and loving mother of three children, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Iris will be remembered as...
Chase Barnette
May 18, 2022
CHERRYVILLE: Chase Alexander Barnette, 19, died Wednesday, May 18, 2022. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Christian Barnette and Patti Rose. Chase loved to be with family, going for drives and listening to good music. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters, Autumn Hayes and Katelyn Rose; brothers, Kyle Rose and Christopher...
Sherry Rhea
May 16, 2022
SHELBY: Sherry Lynn Rhea, 68, died Monday, May 16, 2022 at her home. Born in Mecklenburg County, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Barbara Willis Winkler. She was a member of Christopher Road Baptist Church. Sherry is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Mick Rhea of the home; son, Gregg Edwards and fiancée Nikki Graham...
Richard Meyer
May 16, 2022
ASHEVILLE- Richard Meyer, 66, died Monday, May 16, 2022 at Asheville Specialty Hospital. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center in Shelby, NC.
Terry "Spanky" Panther
May 15, 2022
BLACKSBURG: Terry “Spanky” Panther, 60, died Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital in Greensboro. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Marvin and Rebecca Wooley Panther. Spanky worked many years as an iron worker and superintendent. He was a founding charter member of CBA, and a member of CCIB. He was an avid...
James Scarborough
May 15, 2022
GROVER: James Martin Scarborough, 79, died Sunday, May 15, 2022 at his home. Born in Wilmington, NC, he was the son of the late James and Helen McCrae Scarborough. James was employed by Metrolina Sprinkler, Duke Energy and retired from Parker Hannifin. He was a member of Fairview Lodge #339, was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed golf. He loved his...
Dorothy Figueroa
May 8, 2022
SHELBY: Dorothy Ann Figueroa, 75, died Sunday, May 8, 2022 at her home. Born in Passaic County, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Franklin and Dorothy Whitney Mickens. Dorothy worked as a nurse for many years and she had a passion for cooking. She was a dedicated and special loving wife to her husband, Pablo Figueroa Jr. In...
William Erschen
May 8, 2022
William Copeland Erschen June 17, 2002 – April 24, 2022. Born in Rock Hill, SC. William was an adventurer at heart. During his younger years he played soccer from the age of four to thirteen, goalie was his chosen position and was great at it. During his teen years he found a love for the outdoors. Many times, William would...
Ebbie "Jo" Dyer
May 8, 2022
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Ebbie “Jo” Lemons Dyer, 76, died peacefully, Sunday, May 8, 2022, with her children by her side. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Fitchue Floyd and Ruby Young Lemons. Jo was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church, where she loved her Sunday School Class. She was an avid birdwatcher and gardener,...
Butch Connor
May 3, 2022
SHELBY: Boyce “Butch” Eugene Connor, 76, died Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Willow Ridge Nursing Center in Rutherfordton. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Charles Boyce and Oleen White Connor. He was a member of New Bethel Church of Shelby where he enjoyed singing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Veronica Battle
May 1, 2022
Veronica Battle gained her wings on Sunday May 1, 2022, at her family home in Shelby NC. She was born on November 24, 1974, to late Ellis Gene Battle Sr. and Edna Mae Battle. Veronica leaves to cherish fond memories to her mother, Edna Battle; her daughters Christina Battle (Abiyd) and Callisha Flack (Roshad); her son, James Battle; her siblings...
Luke Berry
May 1, 2022
SHELBY: Luke Matthew Berry, 39, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at home. Born in Geneva, OH, he is the son of Barbara Berry and the late Dallas Berry Sr. Luke was employed at Greenheck for the past 8 years. He was a very simple man who was selfless and would do anything for anyone. He loved to camp, fish,...
Richard Saulsbury
Apr 29, 2022
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Richard Saulsbury, 86, died Friday, April 29, 2022 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home.
Virginia Fernandez
Apr 29, 2022
LATTIMORE-Virginia Fernandez, 71, died Friday, April 29, 2022 at her home. Funeral services and burial will take place in Mississippi. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Shelby in handling all local arrangements.
Iris Greer
Apr 26, 2022
SHELBY: Iris Champion Greer, 91, died Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Wilson and Myrtle Crawford Borders. Iris graduated high school from Number 3 in Earl, attended Gardner-Webb Junior College and graduated from Appalachian State with her teaching certificate in 1953. She taught fourth grade...
Mark Raymond
Apr 22, 2022
HENDERSONVILLE-Mr. Mark Raymond, 86, died peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2022 at his home. A beautiful family visitation was held at the family home over the weekend. Aquamation services are being provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Shelby, NC.
Hugh Williams
Apr 22, 2022
SHELBY: Hugh Ray Williams, 79, died Friday, April 22, 2022 at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Edessell Williams. Hugh served in the Army and retired as a Road Driver. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
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